Be A Conscious Consumer
I believe with great passion that we vote every time we spent a dollar. Unfortunately most companies are not committed to the sustainability of our planet or to the health and well-being of the population who is buying their products. The market is driven by the dollar, if we all made choices with the environment in mind, companies would be forced to change.
It’s overwhelming to think about all at once. Start by considering where you keep your money. Are you in a big, national or international bank, or a at local credit union? Where you keep your money is the foundation of how you engage as a consumer.
Then, think about the basic products you use every single day: toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent, trash bags… Once a week, choose one product and look for a comparable local, sustainable, organic product you can switch to. At the end of the year 80% of what you consume every day will be replaced with a greener version.
Inspired by Joshua Scott Onysko, Pangea Organics Founder
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